Telomeres

Initiate RNA synthesis

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Help chromatids to move towards poles

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Seal ends of chromosomes

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Identify correct members of homologous pairs of chromosomes.

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Solution

The correct option is B Seal ends of chromosomes
A telocentric chromosome is a chromosome in which the centromere is located at the terminal end of the chromosome and their shape is similar to the letter i.
These chromosomes have a repetitive nucleotide sequence at each end of chromosomes.
It seals and protects each end of the chromosomes from deterioration or fusion with the neighbouring chromosomes during cell division.
So, the correct answer is 'Seal ends of chromosomes'.

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	Metaphase	Anaphase	Anaphase-1
1)	Chromosomes are moved to spindle equator	Daughter chromatids separate	Chromatids remain associated
2)	Chromosomes are moved to spindle equator	Centromeres are towards poles	Centromeres are towards the equator
3)	Starts with complete nuclear member disintegration	Centromeres are towards poles	Segregation of homologous chromosomes
4)	Starts with complete nuclear member disintegration	Centromeres split	Segregation of homologous chromosomes

A) Chromosomes are moved to spindle equator	1) Pachytene
B) Centromere splits and chromatids move apart	2) Zygotene
C) Pairing between homologous chromosomes takes place	3) Anaphase
D) Crossing over between homologous chromosomes takes place	4) Metaphase

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